Writing case with accessories

1860-1890

Leather, wood, paper, ivory, metal, glass

Overall: 6 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 26 x 6.4 cm )

INV.8517a-aaaa

This writing case probably belonged to William Hoyt Scott (d. 1903, New York City).

DescriptionRectangular brown leather writing case with handle on top and engraved gold-plated clasp plate and escutcheon (a); case opens to reveal interior lined in green leather, with various pockets and compartments, ivory letter (k) opener in holder at center, and two lead pencils and one ink pen (h-j) in holders below flap; compartment with sliding lid is subdivided, with five metal pen nibs and a small gold key (aaaa) on one side, and green leather-covered rectangular dispenser containing a small glass inkwell ( l,m) on the other side; loose inside case are envelopes (y-mmm) , sheets of writing and blotting paper (o-x, nnn-uuu), a green leather folder (zzz) with folded sheets of white paper inside, and four book plates (vvv-yyy) in a modern envelope.

Markingsstamped in gold: on inside of flap: ". . . BARTON STATIONER MANCHESTER" printed: on inside of flap: ". . . BARTON STATIONER MANCHESTER" printed monogram: on several sheets of stationery: "H S S" (?) stamped: on one pencil: "A. W. FABER No 2" stamped: on other pencil: "DIXON'S SECRETARY No 3" stamped: on nib holder of pen: "E. FABER" stamped: on extra nibs: "ESTERBROOK & Co / FALCON PEN" printed: on book plates: "IN GOD WE TRUST. [in banner] / Wm H. Scott." inscribed in ink: on outside of envelope containing book plates: "Coat of arms of Scott Family / used as book plate by / William Hoyt Scott . . . / [etc.]" printed address sticker: affixed to envelope containing book plates: "MRS. GERARD POST HERRICK / 18 EAST 83RD STREET / NEW YORK CITY 28 / TELEPHONE: REGENT 7-2567"

ClassificationsWRITING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT